June 27, 2025 Edition
COUNCILMEMBER CARROLL TOURS FAMILIES FORWARD MARKET
Families Forwards is doing incredible work in the community, helping individuals overcome difficult challenges and creating new opportunities to thrive. Families Forward CEO Madelynn Hirneise invited Councilmember Carroll to tour their new Community Market, equipped with fresh produce and non-perishable food items. They are offering food assistance to the Orange County area, Monday - Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you or someone you know is in need, please visit their location at 8 Thomas, Irvine. Families Forward also provides a range of services, including housing assistance, career coaching, health counseling, food assistance, and more. To volunteer for Families Forward or to learn about these services, see more.
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION!
Celebrate America's Birthday on Friday, July 4, from 4:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m. at the Great Park! This free, family-friendly event features a community parade, craft stations, lawn games, live entertainment, a drone show, and spectacular fireworks. Pack a picnic or purchase food from a variety of food trucks. Bring lawn chairs and a blanket for this community-wide celebration. Tickets are also available to see watch a live performance by Pacific Symphony at 8:00 p.m.
The Great Park is located at 8000 Great Park Blvd., in Irvine. For more information, Register Here.
SUMMER IN THE CITY IS BACK
Summer in the City is back for 2025, offering a season full of fun concerts and movies in June, July, and August. Cozy up to watch a great movie or enjoy a live musical performance this summer. Guests are encouraged to bring low-back chairs and blankets for the first-come, first-served seating. Bring snacks or arrive early to enjoy the food trucks. Concerts begin at 5:30 p.m. and movie events start at 6:00 p.m. (movies begin after sunset). For the complete list of upcoming summer movies and concerts, see more.
FIELD OF VALOR 2025
In partnership with the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, you are invited to see the Field of Valor display at City Hall. These flags honor our veterans, active duty, and fallen service members and will be available to see from July 1 to July 13. Each flag is three by five feet, on a 10-foot pole, and is individually illuminated. Members of the community have sponsored each flag, with proceeds benefiting the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee. Come witness this special display as we thank those who have selflessly served our country. To watch Councilmember Carroll's Field of Valor message, see more.
BOMMER CANYON FAMILY CAMPOUT
Looking for a great way to spend time with the family outdoors? Join the Bommer Canyon Family Campout, August 30 to August 31 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m., for an amazing Cattle Camp site experience. Bring a tent, sleeping bags, and overnight gear for this rustic experience at the Bommer Canyon Preserve. Your stay includes pizza, a light breakfast, hikes, crafts, campfire songs, and s’mores. Adults must accompany children younger than 18. Campsites are $100 for a maximum occupancy of 5 people. To reserve your summer campout experience, see more.
Thank you for reading this edition of my Community Update. I hope you enjoyed it.
Mike Carroll